“Diggers Camp is where my soul lives, at one with nature. Solar power, tank water and no electrical gadgets. Camping, but not tenting – be inside and outside at the same time. Congregating around the outside fire to talk about the meaning of life and watch the birds. Those who visit, long to return.”
Dr G Mills (Anaethetist)
“We knew that other architects could build us a house, but we chose Arcoessence because we knew that they would build us a home.”
Janice McGilChrist
“What can I say, this is a perfect house for the perfect place. He has created a completely unique home. Mum and Dad asked for something that he probably has never imagined being asked for and he came back with something four times better with everything we wanted.”
Max Mills (Age 15)
"After the completion of Craig's design, of the walkway and surrounding area, the hospital has become an icon for the Wauchope District."
Elizabeth Green (Director of Nursing & Councilor/Mayor, Kempsey Shire Council)
"Essential Being has changed my life, I have come home. it gave me back myself - as through Essential Being I have been given the opportunity to complete my diploma studies, obtain provider status and help many people that otherwise I didn't feel worthy of..."
Holly Winter (Therapist)
“Many people gaze around when they walk down the corridor into the consult rooms. A look of awe almost, as if they were looking at a work of art. Invariably, the comment is 'What a lovely office.' "
“Medical reps constantly tell me this is the best place they have ever been in…”
Dr W Hain (GP)
“Our family life has benefited from this home designed by Craig. Our overall wellbeing –the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of our lives have been enriched living in our home.
Michael Caruana (CEO Wincrest Homes P/L)
“Kapanda is our family anchor in Australia and is dug into the hillside on Rawdon Island. After being here nine years I still wander around the house marvelling at its beauty, its complexity and its simplicity; the angles and curves and how the light and soft shadows fall. It feels very much like it was always meant to be. It is a home that says ‘Come in, be warm and be relaxed. Be at peace’ ”.Dr G Mills (Anaethetist)“I remember you once saying to me that buildings have souls. It made a lot of sense as I had very strong memories of certain homes which were warm and inviting and others which seemed to brood and resent.Kapanda has a definite soul. No one who comes here is unaffected by it. Some people I think sadly get too distracted by its size and value to appreciate the intrinsic beauty of the place, but those who take the time to breathe it in all feel that they are somewhere special."Marie van Gend“The feature that is most striking is the amazing Tasmanian Oak ceiling which creates a sense of cathedral. The colours of that ceiling mixed with the Spotted gum floor mean that the light has a slight pinkness which always makes the space seem “happy” even though that is a really corny thing to say.”Marie van Gend“It has been interesting to see your designs selling quicker than other 'comparable' (i.e. given similar brief) housing products.The comments that come back are 'the home is practically more liveable' and commonly 'it just feels better' or 'it feels like home'.This is very good on many levels including the bottom line."Michael Caruana (CEO Wincrest Homes P/L)“Personally, I enjoy going to the office because it feels good, a feeling of established professionalism. The work spaces are well designed and traffic flows well.”Dr G Mills (Anaesthetist)
“Kapanda is our family anchor in Australia and is dug into the hillside on Rawdon Island. After being here nine years I still wander around the house marvelling at its beauty, its complexity and its simplicity; the angles and curves and how the light and soft shadows fall. It feels very much like it was always meant to be. It is a home that says ‘Come in, be warm and be relaxed. Be at peace’ ”.
“I remember you once saying to me that buildings have souls. It made a lot of sense as I had very strong memories of certain homes which were warm and inviting and others which seemed to brood and resent.Kapanda has a definite soul. No one who comes here is unaffected by it. Some people I think sadly get too distracted by its size and value to appreciate the intrinsic beauty of the place, but those who take the time to breathe it in all feel that they are somewhere special."
Marie van Gend
“The feature that is most striking is the amazing Tasmanian Oak ceiling which creates a sense of cathedral. The colours of that ceiling mixed with the Spotted gum floor mean that the light has a slight pinkness which always makes the space seem “happy” even though that is a really corny thing to say.”
“It has been interesting to see your designs selling quicker than other 'comparable' (i.e. given similar brief) housing products.The comments that come back are 'the home is practically more liveable' and commonly 'it just feels better' or 'it feels like home'.This is very good on many levels including the bottom line."
“Personally, I enjoy going to the office because it feels good, a feeling of established professionalism. The work spaces are well designed and traffic flows well.”
Dr G Mills (Anaesthetist)
